Lot 271
  • 271

A large George III silver salver, Daniel Smith & Robert Sharp, London, 1788

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Silver
  • 54cm, 21 1/4 in diameter
reeded border, on four panel and scroll feet, engraved with a coat-of-arms and scratch weight '139=0'

Provenance

The arms are those of Leigh of Ridware, co. Stafford.

Condition

The large assay scrap on the underside could account for the loss of 6oz. Slight variation in surface colour, nice patina, hallmarks good. For further information please contact the Silver department directly on +44(0)207.293.5100.
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